How severe is CVE-2013-4472?

CVE-2013-4472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-4472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4472?

CVE-2013-4472 primarily affects Freedesktop Poppler. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4472?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-4472 published?

CVE-2013-4472 was published on 2014-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4472

CVE-2013-4472 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Poppler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Freedesktop Poppler
Published: 2014-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The openTempFile function in goo/gfile.cc in Xpdf and Poppler 0.24.3 and earlier, when running on a system other than Unix, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4472?: The openTempFile function in goo/gfile.cc in Xpdf and Poppler 0.24.3 and earlier, when running on a system other than Unix, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable names.
How severe is CVE-2013-4472?: CVE-2013-4472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4472?: CVE-2013-4472 primarily affects Freedesktop Poppler. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4472 published?: CVE-2013-4472 was published on 2014-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:0.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:0.24.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:0.24.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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